Gumdrop Applesauce Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful applesauce cake packed with fruit-flavored gumdrops, raisins, and nuts, perfect for festive occasions or cozy desserts that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 lb. fruit flavored gumdrops
  • 1/2 lb. raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups nutmeats (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups applesauce
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

Instructions

  1. Sift 2 cups of flour over chopped gumdrops, raisins, and nuts; set aside.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the well-beaten eggs to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  4. Stir in applesauce, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until combined.
  5. Dissolve baking soda in water, then add to the batter.
  6. Gradually fold in the remaining flour and the sifted mixture from step 1.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

816 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 36.9g 47% DV
Carbs 123.8g 45% DV
Fiber 12g 43% DV
Sugar 38.1g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16772.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 708.5mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Calcium 293.8mg 23% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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